The Best People We Know Radio Show!

Melissa Jo Peltier is a 21 century renaissance women! Emmy Award Winner, People’s Choice Award Winner, Humanitas Prize Winner, producer, writer and editor of both documentary and dramatic television and film productions, and 5 time New York Times bestselling author. She is here today to discuss her newest book “Reality Boulevard” which gives readers an inside look into Hollywood’s reality world of television. Melissa is best known for her work as director and co-writer of the prime time documentary special “Scared Silent: Exposing and Ending Child Abuse” hosted by Oprah Winfrey. This most watched documentary earned Melissa the coveted Humanitas Prize. Her A&E special “Titanic; Death of a Dream” and “Titanic: The Legend Lives On” is the highest rated program ever aired on A&E and won two Emmy’s. She won The People’s Choice Awards for the “Dog Whisperer with Caesar Milan” with numerous credits for her film work as producer for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” “White Irish” and television series such as the “Ghost Whisperer.” Ms Peltier graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude from Pomona College in Claremont, CA. And currently lives with her husband Director/Producer John Gray in New York City. Visit http://www.melissajopeltier.com @MelissaJPeltier  

Allison Maslan was recently named "One of the Top Women Entrepreneurs Who Inspire" by Self Made Magazine. No. 1 Best Selling Author of the book, Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan to Launch Your Dreams Into Reality, Allison has built ten successful companies from the ground up starting out as a single mom on her own. Allison has guided thousands of individuals to create inner and outer wealth by helping them grow a prosperous business and a passionate life. As a world-renowned homeopath for the past 16 years, Allison's work embodies a partnership of holistic balance, a zest for success, and the most innovative business strategies you will find anywhere. Allison has been an expert guest on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox Stations across the US and is now featured on all Virgin America flights.

A&E Biography’s “I Solved A Murder,” as seen on Biography Channel, Dateline, Anderson Cooper Live, and soon to be a book a major motion picture, Sheila Wysocki joins Deb Scott for this very special up close and personal interview. After helping to solve the 26-year-old rape and murder of her college roommate,Angie Samota, this Tennessee mother, Sheila Wysocki is working to prevent others from a similar fate. This led to Sheila creating the non-profit, “Without Warning. Org: Fight Back,” which teaches self defense, prevention and awareness in protecting yourself. Sheila works on cold cases both locally and nationally including missing persons, rapes, and murders. In just the past six months, Sheila has solved over 10 cold cases. It required becoming a private investigator, overcoming dyslexia and breaking through an unhelpful Dallas police department, but persistence paid off, and Sheila is hoping to prevent others from experiencing a similar fate as her friend. "If we had the knowledge in 1984, we would have saved her life," says Wysocki. Today, her story may save your life. Visit www.WithoutWarning.org 

Dr. LuAnn Robinson Hull: with a Doctorate in Spiritual Ministry, a Masters in Clinical Social Work and a two-time award-winning book, Happily Ever After...Right Now, Stop Searching, Start Celebrating!, Luann is an expert on transformational education, and the development of human consciousness with an emphasis on relationships. Her breakthrough methods crack the code to personal challenges that interrupt growth and show readers/clients step by step how to unravel the patterns, habits, and cycles, that have kept them stuck, impeding their potential for happiness and full on flourishing.  LuAnn writes a column on the Huffington Post, and her blog, “What a Gem,” offers a weekly nuggets of encouragement to readers around the world.   Visit LuannRobinsonHull.com 

The Caltons (Mira & Jayson) are among the world's leading experts on the topics of weight management, lifestyle medicine and micronutrient deficiency. You’ve seen them featured on CNN, FOX, Shape Magazine and many more. Today they are here with Best People We Know to discuss their new book hot off the press “Rich Food- Poor Food” the complete guide to shop smart, shop healthy, save time, save money. With over 40,000 food items lining store shelves the decision as to which ones to purchase can often be overwhelming. The Caltons erase consumer confusion in this indispensable grocery store guide. Rich Food – Poor Food takes you aisle by aisle, teaching you how to identify potentially problematic ingredients including hormones, pesticides and GMOs, as well as sharing tips on how to lock in a food's nutritional value during preservation and preparation. Regardless of age, dietary preference or current health. The Carltons high success rate working with adults and children to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse health and disease conditions has made their consultancy highly sought after by celebrities, athletes and top corporate executives around the world.   Visit  CaltonNutrition.com  

Dr. Kirk Laman is a board certified, cardiologist, author, public speaker and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University. Dr. Laman practices cardiology with the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute, part of Sparrow Health Systems, Mid-Michigan’s premier cardiovascular specialists.   Dr. Laman is also a pastor in the Islamic Sufi order of Shadhiliyya Sufi’s. Sufism is the deep mystical path of the heart. The Head of the Higher Sufi Council of Jerusalem and the Holy Lands,  conferred on Dr. Laman the title of a Master Sufi Teacher and Healer.   Dr. Laman has been featured in Medical Economics, Spirituality and Health magazine ABC, NBC, CBS, and PBS television.   Developing a Heart Connection is one of Dr. Laman’s key missions. His unique message demonstrates how developing a “Heart Conn

For more than 20 years Amy Sherman has been working in the helping field, inspiring others to live their best life. She has a master’s degree in counseling/psychology, she is Advisor for www.ParentalWisdom.com and is the Director of Mental Health Services at the Toby Center for Family Transitions. She founded Baby Boomers’ Network as a resource for boomers to transition through midlife using the healthiest, most effective coping skills to help others reinvent themselves and reach their ideal goals. Visit www.YourBabyBoomersNetwork.com 

As seen on PBS, LifeTime and the Daily Buzz , Tracy & Charely Vega, Founders of Simple Self Defense for Women join us to share the four core must know personal safety tips for women and children. The Statistics: 1 in 6 are a victim of an attempted or completed rape. 1 in 3 women will be attacked in some fashion in their lifetime. 1 in 4 are a victim of domestic violence They teach women How to Simply Escape an Attack, Not Stay and Fight! They don’t believe that you can teach someone how to fight in a single session but they can teach you and your children how to escape an attack from someone much larger and stronger! They can help you improve your odds of survival!   Learn these 4 most know techniques which can save your life and that of someone you love.   Visit  simpleselfdefenseforwomen.com or you can call them at (386) 295-2043.  

Dr. Jackie Black, Marriage & Relationship expert, best selling author, has been named by COSMO Magazine as one of their most beloved international love gurus. Jim Bouchard, international inspirational speaker and business expert as featured on Fox News Strategy Room and BBC. Together today they join us to discuss their newly released co-authored book "Love Like a Black Belt."  

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, President of Ignatius Productions and host of EWTN Live, joins us to explain the recent shocking news regarding Pope Benedict XVI Resignation. What does it mean? What happens next What are the facts about this historical event which has not happened for more than 600 years in the Catholic Church? Father Mitchell "Mitch" Pacwa SJ is Founder and President of Ignatius Productions, a worldwide teaching postulate. He is widely well know as a host on the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) for EWTN Live ( on Wednesday) and the Threshold of Hope (on Tuesdays).   Fr. Mitch has taught at the University of Dallas and Loyola University Chicago and is now Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.   FR Pacwa earned his PhD in Old Testament from Vanderbilt University. He also hold a Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Sacred Theology from the Jesuit School of Theology at Loyola University. He is an accomplished linguist, speaking several ancient languages including Latin, Koine Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Ugaritic as well as modern languages of German, Spanish, Polish, Hebrew, Arabic, French and Italian. For more about FR. Mitch Pacwa visit: http://www.ignatiusproductions.org http://www.ewtn.com/tv/live/ewtnlive.asp And for Media Inquires Please contact Jacquie Stalnaker at: 205-965-5132

St. Valentine’s Day is the day when we make a point of celebrating our sweethearts! But all those lovely chocolates, flowers, candle-lit dinners and cards are simple sentiments compared with the complex, real-world nature of relationships. And when we pause to celebrate, we often find ourselves asking questions… In this Valentine’s RadioRescue Special we’re poised to bring insight and inspiration to those Attraction, Romance, Love and Relationships issues that matter to YOU! What is all about?! Are relationships changing? What if you’re not in a relationship?! What is the basis of success as years turn to decades? What do you do if you take a hit in the relationship you’re in?!     Dr. Alex Concorde MD PhD MBA was selected by Buckingham Palace for the special Best British Innovators Science & Medicine event, named one of the "Top 50 Wellbeing Gurus" by The London Times, received 'Health Practitioner of the Year' by Today's Therapist, and frequently seen as an expert in a variety of media outlets throughout the UK. Dr. Alex is one of the world's leading transformational specialists and pioneer/creator of CruX New Paradigm Psychology and New Mind Body Wisdom. Your co-hosts are Deb Scott & Elizabeth Hamilton Guarion. Visit - AskDrAlex.

Mada is a modern day mystic, internationally acclaimed master healer, best-selling multi-award winning author of In Search of the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness, and founder of the light-speed Dalian Method™ for health and consciousness. What sets Mada apart from other spiritual teachers is that she is also a gifted hands-on healer. What sets her apart from other healers is that she is not concerned with fixing symptoms of the ailments but rather with helping people eliminate the deeply rooted causes of pain and suffering. She is no-nonsense, to the point, and completely and utterly practical. Are you ready to transform your life? This multi award winning best selling book is a sparkling jewel in the field of self-help, inner transformation and personal development. It is a roadmap to spiritual awakening and enlightenment. Bursting with specific exercises and techniques to help heal mental and emotional blockages, it is refreshingly practical and down to earth. It will help you gain a more accepting, compassionate, and proactive approach on your journey of healing and transformation.   “I enjoyed reading Mada's book In Search of the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness. It has the ring of authenticity and offers a simple and elegant map of the path of enlightenment.”    Deepak Chopra   Visit http://www.healingintoconsciousness.com

Join us for this very special show as Fr. Mitch Pacwa, President of Ignatius Productions and host of EWTN Live, joins us to explain today's shocking news regarding Pope Benedict XVI Resignation.  What does it mean? What happens next  What are the facts about this historical event which has not happened for more than 600 years in the Catholic Church? Father Mitchell "Mitch" Pacwa SJ is Founder and President of Ignatius Productions, a worldwide teaching postulate. He is widely well know as a host on the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) for EWTN Live ( on Wednesday) and the Threshold of Hope (on Tuesdays).   Fr. Mitch has taught at the University of Dallas and Loyola University Chicago and is now Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.   FR Pacwa earned his PhD in Old Testament from Vanderbilt University. He also hold a Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Sacred Theology from the Jesuit School of Theology at Loyola University. He is an accomplished linguist, speaking several ancient languages including Latin, Koine Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Ugaritic as well as modern languages of German, Spanish, Polish, Hebrew, Arabic, French and Italian. For more about FR. Mitch Pacwa visit: http://www.ignatiusproductions.org http://www.ewtn.com/tv/live/ewtnlive.asp And for Media Inquires Please contact Jacquie Stalnaker at: 205-965-5132  

Dr. Debora Phillips is America's Leading Behavioral Therapist.  She has appeared on Oprah,  Donahue, The Today Show, and featured in a five-page spread in People Magazine for her pioneering work with broken hearts and her falling out of love program.   Dr. Debora Phillips has worked with hundreds of couples, individuals, and families, treating people from all walks of life, helping them to overcome unadaptive feelings (anxiety, guilt, jealousy, anger, unrequited love, depression, etc) and replace them with adaptive feelings and positive patterns of communication and other behaviors; everything from helping people get over the rejection of unrequited love, childhood/adolescent trauma, phobias, poor self-esteem, sexual dysfunction, marital problems, to giving children the tools to stop their (OCD) obsessive compulsive behaviors. She also founded and directed this country’s first anti-bullying program “End Teen Cruelty.” Dr. Phillips has extensive private practices in New York City, San Francisco, and Beverly Hills. She has taught at several medical schools, including the University of Southern California and Temple University,  where she was the Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Columbia University Medical School in New York City, where she was the Assistant Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry. Her new book How to Fall out of Love - is straight  talk when "You can’t stop thinking about him or her. Everybody tells you to stop, “he’s gone,” “she doesn’t love you,” “get over it.” But no matter how hard you try to stop, you can’t."  Yes you can - learn how now. drdphillips.com   brannanstreetbooks.com

  Caregivers4Cancer was created because Betty Garrett wished she had each and every one of these support resources to help her through her own journey as the care giver to her husband who battled cancer.   Are you: Dealing with a loved one or friend who has cancer Trying to get through the maze of healthcare Need a resource to help you stay the course Feel overwhelmed but don’t want your loved one to know   Caregivers4Cancer is here to educate and assure caregivers and oncology teams there are ways to ease the journey’s demands, with less stress, more energy and a feeling of accomplishment.   It is critical we treat the patient and family as one unit. Get the help you need and deserve!   Vist  Http://www.caregivers4cancer.com